From: Porter, Kay

Sent: Monday, May 04, 2015 8:58 AM
Subject: Program for Native Americans in Puebla, Mexico (Scholarships by Mexican private sector and the U.S. Embassy in Mexico)

 

Everyone pass this along to all Native American students who may be interested,

 

 

 

The US Embassy in Mexico City contacted me today to extend an invitation to OSU Native American students to apply for a summer program scholarship in Puebla, Mexico.

 

The application deadline was in March, but they told me that there might still be the possibility of providing close to full funding to interested.

 

Could you please share this with any potential OSU Native American student applicants?

 

Thank you!

José

 

When: May 25th to June 19th.

 

Where: Puebla, Mexico at University of the Americas http://www.udlap.mx/

 

Application Deadline: March 9^th 2015 (Please apply ASAP and contact José Sagarnaga to qualify for a scholarship)

 

Who: Applicant profile

• Be a Native American or a person of indigenous background.
• Be between 18 and 25 years old.
• Currently studying an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution.  All areas of specialty will be considered.
• Demonstrated commitment and involvement in community and extracurricular activities.
• Spanish Basic-intermediate

For more information, please go to: http://www.udlap.mx/liderazgo/nativeAmericans.aspx

LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR INDIGENOUS/NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH

FULL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SELECTED PARTICIPANTS

Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP), is proud to announce the opening of its program for Indigenous/Native American students who are currently studying an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution.

The LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR INDIGENOUS/NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH aims to strengthen the abilities of young leaders so they can accurately identify the needs of their communities and/or hometowns, provide solutions to local problems and generate public policy proposals in order to promote local development. The program will take place from May 25th to June 19th.

We are seeking outstanding candidates with excellent academic records who have demonstrated their commitment to their communities through extracurricular activities or show potential to do so.

Program description 
The program will be held at UDLAP in Puebla, Mexico and will last four weeks. Weekend extracurricular activities are scheduled throughout the program.

The program is divided into two sections. The first has a theoretical component and includes advanced academic courses; the second focuses on practical components involving workshops to develop competitive abilities and conflict resolution strategies.

Different topics will be addressed including: International political and economic issues, the implications of globalization on indigenous/Native American peoples in the cover the areas of multiculturalism, migration and social change.

At the end of the program, students will present a public policy proposal that addresses a local problem in each participant´s home town. Participants will receive feedback on their proposals from academics and experts.

Applicant profile

• Be a Native American or a person of indigenous background.
• Be between 18 and 25 years old.
• Currently studying an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution.  All areas of specialty will be considered.
• Demonstrated commitment and involvement in community and extracurricular activities.

Language 
The program will be held mostly in Spanish. For this reason, a Spanish language level equivalent to BI (Intermediate) is highly recommended. There will be English-speaking college students, faculty and staff who will facilitate translation and provide support.

Funding
The program is funded by contributions from the Mexican private sector and the U.S. Embassy in Mexico. Thanks to this support, scholarships will be awarded to participants to cover the cost of the tuition, lodging, meals and international transportation.

Accommodation and services 
The accommodation will be on campus dormitories, and participants will share a room with another student of the same sex.

Meals are provided in the university’s cafeteria.

Medical Insurance 
Participants need to purchase insurance with international coverage for the entire program length and it must include emergency evacuation and repatriation of remains. UDLAP provides primary care through its health unit on campus as well as a limited National Accident Medical Insurance. Pre-existing diseases are not covered.

Commitments and Restrictions 
It is mandatory to participate in the full program including weekend activities.

Participants are required to observe and comply with all the institutional regulations.

Participants are not allowed to arrive before the program starts or remain after it ends.

To apply 
Interested applicants must submit the complete application form(http://www.udlap.mx/liderazgo/inscripcion.aspx) no later than March 9, 2015 to [log in to unmask]  along with the following documents: 

• A recommendation letter from a professor.
• Official Academic Transcript with signature and stamp.
• Motivation letter which explains your interest in and your objectives for participation in the program.
• Medical insurance with international coverage valid throughout the program including:
  • Emergency evacuation.
  • Repatriation of remains.

Results
Applications will be reviewed by a multidisciplinary committee.

The names of the finalists will be published by April 14 in the program’s official web page and notified individually by the end of April.

For more information about the program:
http://www.udlap.mx/liderazgo/
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Tel. +52 (222) 229 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear José:

 

I am writing to request your valuable assistance to forward this e-mail to the appropriate person at OSU.

 

We are trying to secure candidates for the summer leadership program for indigenous students that the University of the Americas in Puebla (UDLAP) offers in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy.  This program started five years ago with funding from the U.S. Department of State under the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund and continues to be an innovative initiative that the U.S. Embassy values and supports.

 

I know OSU has Native Americans in its student body that I think would be interested in this outstanding opportunity to come to Mexico and learn/interact with local peers that face similar challenges and that also have success stories to share.  This year the program will also include students from Canada that will contribute to enrich the discussions.  You know the city of Puebla very well and are aware that it is a beautiful, vibrant city with much to offer culturally and other extracurricular activities.

 

I believe there might still be the possibility of providing close to full funding to interested students but you/they need to confirm this with UDLAP.

 

Thank you for your kind assistance to secure potential candidates from OSU.

 

Best,

 

Araceli

 

Araceli Partearroyo | Coordinadora de Asuntos Académicos / Senior Academic Affairs Specialist

Embajada de los Estados Unidos / U.S. Embassy |  México, D.F.

( (55) 5080-2756 | Fax: (55) 5080-2012 | *  [log in to unmask]

Página Web: http://spanish.mexico.usembassy.gov/  | Webpage: http://mexico.usembassy.gov/